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The papers asserts they controlled for that (in the Conclusion): Nor does it appear to be proxying the effects of other biomarkers, nor parental background
by stephen 13y ago
The papers asserts they controlled for that (in the Conclusion):
Nor does it appear to be proxying the effects of other biomarkers, nor parental background.
Also, since it wasn't due to education:
The effect of creatine on labour market outcomes does not arise through the acquisition of formal education as measured by having at least some university education.
I think that also insinuates it wasn't just a proxy for wealth, as the wealthy kids would, I assume, have had better education.
- leoh 13y agoI don't think the education<=>wealth assumption plays out as well in Finland as in the US. There is much greater access to high quality education in Finland, and it's cheaper, too.
- Zigurd 13y agoThat's a very good point. With free tuition for Finnish citizens, and very likley no "legacy" admission policies, education is not a proxy for wealthy parents in Finland.